Ecology

Generally, eutrophication occurs when the rate of nutrient accumulation is greater than the rate of nutrient removal (Heggie, 2006). Because of unnecessary high nutrient content of the soil, plants experience stunted growth, (as indicated in some of its salient features) fishes die in rapid succession, and a general deterioration of water quality. Nitrogen and phosphorus […]

Ecosystem- A particular location on Earth distinguished by its mix of interacting biotic and abiotic components. • Producers/ Autotrophs-organisms that use the energy of the Sun to produce usable forms of energy • photosynthesis- the process by which producers use solar energy to convert CO2 and water into glucose. • cellular respiration- the process by […]